In 2020, there were a total of 16,036 layoff events across 11,025 companies, impacting 2,082,717 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
16,036
Total Events
2,082,717
Employees Affected
11,025
Total Companies
1,336
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JC Penney - Lewisville | Lewisville | Texas | 87 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Freeman Digi Ventures-Davis St | Dallas | Texas | 2 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Freeman Expositions LLC | Dallas | Texas | 21 | Sep 18, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Jc Penney-Dallas | Dallas | Texas | 89 | Jul 17, 2020 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Crescent Hotels and Resorts LLC | Sacramento | California | 30 | Jul 23, 2020 | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel | Charleston | South Carolina | 60 | Sep 22, 2020 | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Production Resource Group LLC | San Fernando | California | 81 | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Production Resource Group LLC | Glendale | California | 114 | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| California Lutheran University | Thousand Oaks | California | 1 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
| AT&T | El Segundo | California | 12 | Sep 21, 2020 | Sep 21, 2020 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
41 states reported
2020 layoffs by state
